Total enrollment
1,538
-260 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
Leslie County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Leslie County's 6 public schools is roughly 1,538 students, an average of about 256 per campus. Leslie County Public Schools runs the largest share. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Leslie County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
99%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
10,079
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,538
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$35,934
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.5%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
1,083 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
455 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Leslie County Public Schools
1,538 students · 2 districts in Leslie County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Leslie County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
11.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.7% under 18
Test scores in Leslie County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- W B Muncy Elementary School· 80.7%
- Leslie County High School· 67.0%
- Mountain View Elementary· 65.8%
- Stinnett Elementary School· 62.2%
- Hayes Lewis Elementary School· 47.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie County High School | Hyden | High | 09-12 | 455 | · |
| Mountain View Elementary | Hyden | Elementary | PK-08 | 435 | · |
| Stinnett Elementary School | Hoskinston | Elementary | PK-08 | 314 | · |
| W B Muncy Elementary School | Wooton | Elementary | PK-08 | 209 | · |
| Hayes Lewis Elementary School | Yeaddiss | Elementary | PK-08 | 125 | · |
| Leslie County Area Technology Center | Hyden | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Leslie County
About Leslie County
In Kentucky, Leslie County is a low-population county of about 10,079 residents. 6 public schools across the county hosts about 1,538 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $35,934, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 23%. That income level is 37% noticeably below the Kentucky median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Leslie County consists of 4 elementary schools (1,083 students), and 2 high schools (455).
Leslie County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,538 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,538 students, decreased 14% from the 1,798 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Leslie County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data